Monika Dugar
A Parallel Paradox, 2020
Perspex cube, cut Perspex
20x20x20cm
Edition of 2 plus 1 artist's proof
Copyright The Artist
Delivery time for edition 2/2 between 4-6 weeks. b. 1989, UK; lives and works in UK 2015- 2019 London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, BA 2014 -...
Delivery time for edition 2/2 between 4-6 weeks.
b. 1989, UK; lives and works in UK
2015- 2019 London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, BA
2014 - 2015 London College of Fashion, University of the Arts : International Preparation for Fashion
2008 - 2011 University of Rajasthan, India, Bachelor of Commerce,
A recent graduate from London College of Fashion, designer and artist, Monika Dugar, became involved in researching Parkinson’s Disease after her father was diagnosed with the condition. The hand tremors, stiffness and slow movement associated with Parkinson’s disease made the dressing routine pesky and difficult for him.
While researching the disease, she noticed a gap in the market for adaptive clothing, motivating her to work on Reset. Her collection is inspired by the concept of resetting the brain in people with Parkinson’s, through patterns with optical illusion. This inspired her to design a collection, which not only is influential but features patterns which could aid mobility in people with Parkinson’s. The collection reinvents conservative adaptive clothing by providing a sense of freedom and a new vision. "Designing for differently-abled is not a trend, it’s a necessity. Balancing fashion through functional clothing will empower people and advocate for inclusiveness – that’s the aim.”
Her contribution for Cure3 A Parallel Paradox, is an extension of this research as the designer explains: “It is an enclosed space, whether you move to the upside or the downside, you are still at the starting point. including contrast where one’s perception of space is challenged by light and integration of colours. It appears to have depth from every vantage point, journeying towards inner growth.”
www.resetadaptive.com
Portrait courtesy the Artist
b. 1989, UK; lives and works in UK
2015- 2019 London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, BA
2014 - 2015 London College of Fashion, University of the Arts : International Preparation for Fashion
2008 - 2011 University of Rajasthan, India, Bachelor of Commerce,
A recent graduate from London College of Fashion, designer and artist, Monika Dugar, became involved in researching Parkinson’s Disease after her father was diagnosed with the condition. The hand tremors, stiffness and slow movement associated with Parkinson’s disease made the dressing routine pesky and difficult for him.
While researching the disease, she noticed a gap in the market for adaptive clothing, motivating her to work on Reset. Her collection is inspired by the concept of resetting the brain in people with Parkinson’s, through patterns with optical illusion. This inspired her to design a collection, which not only is influential but features patterns which could aid mobility in people with Parkinson’s. The collection reinvents conservative adaptive clothing by providing a sense of freedom and a new vision. "Designing for differently-abled is not a trend, it’s a necessity. Balancing fashion through functional clothing will empower people and advocate for inclusiveness – that’s the aim.”
Her contribution for Cure3 A Parallel Paradox, is an extension of this research as the designer explains: “It is an enclosed space, whether you move to the upside or the downside, you are still at the starting point. including contrast where one’s perception of space is challenged by light and integration of colours. It appears to have depth from every vantage point, journeying towards inner growth.”
www.resetadaptive.com
Portrait courtesy the Artist